A pubgoer drowned in a shallow Nottinghamshire river after a night out. The inquest into the death of Lee Wightman, of Bulwell, concluded at Nottingham Coroner's Court on Thursday, August 4, where Coroner Fiona Gingell concluded that his death was caused by drowning in the River Leen. She said there was no evidence of third party involvement or suspicious circumstances.
On September 24, 2021, the 45 year old had been seen at the Moon and Stars public house in Bulwell before he "stumbled" his way to the Royal Oak pub at around 8pm. He has been described as "extremely drunk", and shortly after entering the pub he was refused service and he went into the beer garden where he fell over and hit his head.
Other people in the pub went to help Lee and an ambulance was called, but he became agitated and did not want their help. He left the pub before they arrived by continuing out of the beer garden, and on his way punched the car belonging to the pub's land lady.
